Work. Family. Errands. Life. You’re already busy, so cleaning your home can feel like an afterthought. How often do you clean your home? How frequently should certain chores be done so that you can avoid common at-home viruses and bacteria? Let’s dive into all the dirty details — pun intended....

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 91% of the world’s population lives in places with poor air quality. Additionally, there are 3.8 million premature deaths each year caused by household exposure to smoke. Add to that the fact that there are bacteria and viruses thriving in the comfort of your own...

We’ve talked a lot about how air pollution can impact your health. It can aggravate bronchitis, affect your sleep quality, and even lead to pregnancy complications. And we’re not the only ones it’s hurting. Air pollution affects plants, too. But how, and what can we do about it to keep our homes plant-friendly? Keep...

More than 40 million people in the United States have well water, which differs significantly from the water you might drink in a bigger city. What does it even mean to have well water, though? Is it safe to drink? How can you ensure that you and your family are using...

Mother Nature generously supplies our drinking water, but it goes through a lot before it makes it to the faucet in your home. That’s why you might notice that the taste is a little bit… off. Your tap water might taste like chlorine, metal, or even dirt. Why? What makes...

More than likely, your tap water isn’t clean, and even your refrigerator water filter can’t stand up to the job. Does this mean you’re stuck drinking pricey bottled water and polluting our planet with even more plastic? No! Reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration is the Cadillac of water purification, and in this...

Whether you’re working in a five-by-five cubicle or a sprawling office in a New York skyscraper with floor-to-ceiling windows, one thing is for certain: It’s dirty in there. Cleaning and disinfecting help, but considering you spend more time at the office than in most other places, you’re still being exposed...

It’s that time of year! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the sky is blue… and you are a nonstop sneezing machine. Your eyes won’t quit watering, your skin is itchy, and you keep coughing up phlegm. It sounds like summer allergies have hit you head-on, but fear...

If it feels hot as heck, it’s not all in your head. The scorching temperatures are making headlines and leaving most of us feeling like we live in a sauna. What gives, and how are these heat waves impacting the air we breathe? What’s Going on with These Heat Waves?...

Your home should be your safe place, a sanctuary, a break from the nonstop responsibilities of being an adult. In recent years, we’re collectively taking this more seriously, which helps to explain the rise of home wellness and home wellness technology. What does “home wellness” mean and how can you...

“I just cleaned yesterday,” you say as you wipe your finger across the coffee table and leave a streak in the layer of dust. What gives? Why does your home get so dusty, and what can you do to keep it a little cleaner? In this article, we’ll explore how...